Rest Day or Make Up Day

Just to clarify, Rest Days are NOT days off. Yes you maybe not doing anything physically tasking that day, but your focus still has to be on the end all goal of success! And in perspective, you workout 1 to 3 hours on your "ON" days right? That leaves 23 or so hours that you still need to maintain your focus! Sure have a cheat meal, enjoy time to yourself or doing other activities, but never lose sight of WHY you are doing this. I am as guilty as anyone when it comes to this point. But from here on out what ever time I can commit to this journey, I will pour my all into it. We all work, some of us multiple jobs, Guess what..... That is not a reason or excuse not to train. Through pain comes success, Through sacrifice comes satisfaction! Get up early, Stay up later, Sacrifice your lunch break and put the time in! You must commit, if you can not, then you may need to readjust your goals. Now I am not saying you need to spend every waking minute in the gym or being concerned with food. You definitly need to rest and recover. JUST DO IT SMARTLY AND WITH A PURPOSE. If you do, your goals will be fulfilled. If your goal is to compete in the CrossFit open/regionals/games, then you need to look into the guys who are winning these events. Look at how much time and effort they dedicate to training. If you can not fulfill that commitment, Then set a goal that will challenge you but is ACTUALLY reachable. I have nothing but faith and respect for the people who are reading this right now and I believe the sky is the limit for all of you. Please take the time to sit down and really examine yourself and see where your goals, time, effort and commitments really need to be, and I will do the same!